About
The Ahlulbayt Society (ABSoc) at Queen Mary and Barts offers a nurturing environment for Shia Muslims to deepen their faith and knowledge while fostering community and inviting others to benefit.
Who Are We?
We aim to adhere to the message of Islam as carried by the Holy Qur'an, Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the Ahlulbayt (his Household), by:
• Upholding unity, tolerance, and respect
• Developing strong bonds of sisterhood and brotherhood
• Encouraging healthy discussion which enriches our knowledge and spiritual growth
• Actively preparing ourselves for the reappearance of the Awaited Savior Imam al-Mahdi (A), who will fill the earth with justice and equity after is contaminated with injustice and oppression
We understand that university life can be overwhelming with the balance of academic and social responsibilities. That’s why we hope ABSoc can offer a nurturing network of brothers and sisters to support your professional and social growth, and, most importantly, your journey of spiritual development.
While we are a faith-based society, we welcome everyone to our events. Rooted in the Holy Qur’an and Shia Islamic tradition, our events explore contemporary challenges faced by university students and beyond. We aim to use our faith to navigate and address modern issues effectively.
Our focus is to foster knowledge and strengthen brotherhood and sisterhood among our members through the guidance of the Divine figures of the Ahlulbayt and the teachings of the Holy Qur’an.
What Do We Do?
1.Dua Kumayl Discussions Circles (DKDCs)
Weekly thought-provoking discussions covering a range of topics from religion and faith to cultural affairs and politics!
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21st Century Challenges to Being Muslim
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Science and Islam - What did Muslims do?
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Characteristics of the Shia and our role in Society
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A Moral Compass without God?
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Human Aspects of the Prophets and Imams
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How we can put the teachings of the AhlulBayt into practice
2. Book Club
An opportunity to gain knowledge through reading and discussing a wide range of books
Books that have been discussed include:
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The Mahdi - Muneer Alkhabbaz
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Fatima al Zahra: The Blessed Tree - M S Bahmanpour
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The Compassionate Family - Sayed Ali Khaemenei
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Ali: The Elixr of Love - Jalal Moughania
3.Social Events
To cultivate a strong sense of community and provide an opportunity to connect with other members, we host various social activities!
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Dinners
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Bowling
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Golf
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Games Night
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Archery Lessons
4. Special Events
We hold several events with special guests and professionals throughout the year! (see some we held last year below!)
5. Charity Campaigns
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Ramadan Orphan Campaign - Where we team up with Al Ayn Foundation to raise money to sponsor an orphan for a year. Last year we raised enough money to sponsor 4 orphans for a year and we plan on exceeding the target this academic year!
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Who is Hussain? - Working with the organisation to raise awareness of the message of Imam Hussain (as)
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Hungry for Justice - Collecting food for the disadvantaged people of London
Committee 2024/2025
Brothers’ President
Amir Hisham Hassan
Sisters’ President
Sakina Khan
Vice President
Mahdi Lamah
Treasurers
Jawad Fares
Ines Fatema Ismael
Secretary
Alisa-Tine Bilal
Social Media Officer
Mustafa Mohammed
Content Creation Officer
Sakina Khan
Event Leads
Amir Al Sammak
Rida Chemaissani
Zainab Jassim
Campaigns & Outreach Officer
Fatima Al-Nashi
Welfare Representative
Dua Zehra
Bart’s Representative (Sisters’)
Dalida Waleed Ayoub Doksi
Bart's Representative (Brothers’)
Mohammed Mohsen
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